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Government Accounting Technical Manager

Job in Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois, 60005, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-15
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting Manager, Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and processes related to government contracts and grants
  • Provide technical accounting guidance and support to ensure compliance with government accounting standards and regulations
  • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reports related to government contracts and grants
  • Lead and coordinate audits and other compliance activities, including providing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
  • Manage government accounting and financial reporting projects, including developing project plans, timelines, and budgets
  • Lead and mentor accounting staff
  • Collaborate with accounting team members and cross-functional departments
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (strongly preferred) or Finance
  • Expertise in government accounting principles, practices, and regulations
  • Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
  • Ability to oversee financial systems and processes related to government contracts and grants
  • Ability to provide technical accounting guidance and support
  • Knowledge of financial reporting requirements for government contracts and grants
  • Ability to lead and coordinate audits and compliance activities
  • Ability to manage government accounting and financial reporting projects
  • Proficiency in financial software, Excel, and other analytical tools
  • Knowledge of government accounting systems and databases
  • Knowledge of GAAP accounting requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to lead and mentor accounting staff and collaborate cross-functionally
  • Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR or eligible to obtain required authorizations
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in government accounting principles, including compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Proficient in managing financial systems and reporting for government contracts and grants while leading and mentoring accounting staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting
  • Government Accounting Principles
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
  • Financial Reporting Requirements
Hard Skills
  • Financial Systems Management
  • Technical Accounting Guidance
  • Audit Coordination
  • Project Management
  • GAAP Accounting Requirements
Soft Skills
  • Excellent Written Communication
  • Excellent Verbal Communication
  • Attention To Detail
  • Mentoring
  • Collaboration
Industry Keywords
  • Government Contracts
  • Grants
  • Compliance Activities
  • Financial Reporting
  • U.S. Person Under ITAR/EAR
Tools & Technologies
  • Financial Software
  • Excel
  • Analytical Tools
  • Government Accounting Systems
  • Databases
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